Feb 23 2024
NEWS Staff Report AUSTIN, TX—Lifelong educator and former San Benito CISD Board of Trustees President Robert “Bob” Lake Tumberlinson was posthumously recognized at the State Capitol with an official proclamation by the State House of Representatives. Tumberlinson, 85, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2023. According to his obituary, Tumberlinson was …
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Feb 23 2024
NEWS Staff Report RAYMONDVILLE, TX—Mauro Garza recently announced his candidacy for District 34 U.S. Representative. According to his prepared announcement, Garza is an eighth-generation South Texan business owner, and father. In the statement, Garza writes that he spent his childhood in towns across the district, calling Raymondville home. He goes on to note that his …
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Feb 16 2024
NEWS Staff Report LOS FRESNOS, TX – The rodeo grounds here will be teeming with attendees as, “The Best Little Rodeo in Texas” and the Cameron County Fair & Livestock Show commences on February 16 and runs through February 18, 2024. The 34th Annual Los Fresnos Rodeo and Cameron County Fair & Livestock Show, as …
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Feb 16 2024
Earlier this week, the San Benito Chamber of Commerce announced that the 7th Annual Resaca City Bicycle Tour, originally scheduled for this Saturday, was been postponed. Chamber leaders say that after careful consideration of the weather forecast and taking into account the increasing concerns raised by community members, the San Benito Chamber of Commerce made …
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Feb 16 2024
The City of San Benito sent out notice this week that it will be restricting water use, Citywide, due to ongoing drought conditions. Due to these current drought conditions, the City of San Benito will implement Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation Restrictions, effective immediately, reads a press release from City of San Benito Public Relations …
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Feb 16 2024
San Benito Police Department (SBPD) Officers, this week, apprehended four individuals accused of being behind an attempted vehicular theft. In October of 2023, the SBPD made the public aware of an increase in thefts and tampering of late model Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. Incidents similar in nature have been ongoing since that time across …
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Feb 16 2024
NEWS Staff Report PALM VALLEY, TX —State Senator Morgan LaMantia (D–Palm Valley) recently announced her candidacy for re-election for Texas Senator, District 27. Following a first term marked by legislative achievements, Senator LaMantia expressed her readiness to continue serving the people and communities of SD 27. According to a reelection announcement published by LaMantia’s office, …
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Feb 16 2024
NEWS Staff Report State Representative Janie Lopez, who currently serves House District 37 in the Texas House of Representatives, declared her candidacy for re-election this past fall, backed by the endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Governor Abbott announced his support for Representative Lopez alongside 58 additional members of the Texas House, praising their instrumental …
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Feb 16 2024
COMMENTARY By VICTOR McCUTCHEN Former SBCISD Educator Greyhound Superfan There is a “history-story” surrounding San Benito Greyhound Football that is so intense and powerful, it should not escape the people of San Benito. I am one who has studied and followed the story pretty intently since 1971. My long-range view is only one of the …
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Feb 16 2024
The Tractor Supply store in San Benito is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity. On Feb. 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. — 12 p.m., young customers can visit the store to plant a Perennial Butterfly Garden, while supplies last. A …
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